The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 44,100
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) Golf R
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTI
€ 44,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Golf R is 0.2 inches shorter and 0.6 inches lower.
Golf R
Golf GTI
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
167.8 in
Length
168 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Golf GTI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.98 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Golf R
Golf GTI
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf R
Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJH*
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf R
306 hp
217 hp
Golf GTI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf R
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI

Performance

Golf R
Golf GTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf R
34 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
40 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
493 mi
Golf R
495 mi
493 mi
Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
130.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
119.4 kWh
Golf R
130.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft